Jim Cardillo

With more than 25 years of experience serving in financial management and analytical roles, Jim Cardillo is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial management of all RBA organizations and divisions. Jim provides timely and accurate financial information to internal and external clients, as well as applying best practices in all aspects of financial management, including financial analyses supporting strategic decision-making, business process improvement initiatives, short-term and long-term cash forecasting, and the establishment and use of reserves.

Jim joined the RBA in 2022. Earlier, he spent nine years in outsourced CFO roles throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, providing financial leadership to nonprofits and associations ranging in size from $3 million to $50 million.

Jim began his career with an international accounting firm and developed his skills through assignments in auditing, taxation, and transaction support activities. With this broad-based foundation, he moved into senior financial roles for a global hospitality service provider and a national healthcare services provider. For the past 16 years, he refined his focus to serving associations and other nonprofit entities.

Jim holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The George Washington University in D.C.